Eeesh. It seems like everything high calorie we give Em has dairy and/or nuts.

Pot pies. Em LOVES pot pies. And spaghetti. She's a big fan of ramen.

Snack foods are usually applesauce, vanilla wafers, toasted Wheat Thins.

Cereal is great too, if he'll snack on it. If he likes it with milk, rice milk is pretty kid friendly. Specially the vanilla.

Mashed potatoes with non-dairy butter substitute.

like olive oil? yum

man, I want this toddler diet!

My best friend's 2-year old daughter has stopped only eating goldfish (and drinking milk) to eating goldfish and things that are on other people's plates! Her twin brother continues to eat basically whatever you put in front of him. And things off her plate.

And here I am shaking my head at CJ, wondering if there is anything in the kitchen he WON'T eat. Boy has grown 3, almost 4 inches so far this year and is eatting like a maniac. He is finally over 5' tall, much to K-Bug chagrin. He only weighs 101 lbs though.

But dang, last night I thought I'd be able to make lunch from the leftovers and NOPE, he ate it all.

TCG's dad, step-mom, and step-brother, are coming over tonight for dinner and to install the AC that his step-mom and dad got us for the shower.

Did anyone else wonder why they needed AC in the shower? Just me? Okay, need coffee.

Did anyone else wonder why they needed AC in the shower? Just me? Okay, need coffee.

I never claimed to be coherent today. Need more tea and some sort of motivation to go to the market, do laundry, and start baking/cooking.

Did he have a percentile drop on the charts or something?

Yes, but of course DH can't tell me the exact #s (it was his turn to take him). Based on what he remembered, I think D's only gained half a lb in the last 3 months.

I'm not terribly concerned myself because (1) he has a good appetite and (2) he runs around all day like a crazy person on speed. But his doc said he should be gaining more so I'm being a good obsessive mommy and Googling the shit out of it. And making an appointment with an allergist.

She also said he has good reflexes and more words than a typical 15-month old. So he may be too skinny, but he's also CLEARLY A GENIUS, so it evens out.

She also said he has good reflexes and more words than a typical 15-month old. So he may be too skinny, but he's also CLEARLY A GENIUS, so it evens out.

Skinny and wordy? He's Barack Obama!

I never claimed to be coherent today.

Not you, darlin', totally me

Geez, it's been a while. meara, ahoy.

I missed Nora's birthday. Belated Felicitations, Nora! I hope it was happy, and I wish you a year ahead of low-key excitement, pleasant sailing, and minor upset at most!

Congratulations, Professor Burrell!

And congratulations also to Auntie GG!

sj, I'm happy the shower went well.

Deena, hooray for power! I hope the freezer's contents are all right and perfectly useable. As of this point, still vibing for power--and wonton soup (which is also chicken based and is the family cure for colds)--for Teppy.

Todd, is there anybody up the ladder you can show your list to, who will actually give a damn and who has the clout to make things change for you? Time to be the squeaky wheel.And if that doesn't work, may be time to look around for something that doesn't leave you feeling like hamburger in Vortex's fridge.

I understand language creep, and I try not to be a pain about it, but homonyms, people who cannot fathom how to say, "Give them to her and me," or "She and I will take them," the lying-laying tangle, and other niceties of our mother tongue endanger my tooth enamel. It's called communication because the language tries very hard to mean the same things to asmany people as possible. Deciding you don't like certain parts of speech, or you think it's cute to deliberately misspell or misuse words, or retrofit them to enjargon your exclusive group and bar others from comprehension do.not.foster either language or understanding. Hot button. No apologies.

I love the Tom Bihn bags! DH bought me a lovely laptop bag. I can actually swap it out for the oversized laptop sleeve in the giant rolly laptop case of doom that must be gatechecked, but I really wanted a messenger. The cafe bag at the Bihn website looks ideal.

Very soft pink and white puffy cotton padding for Suzi. Not as much fun as bubble wrap, but softer.

Hil, I'm so sorry. Losing someone is never easy. Wishes for peace and strength to his family and loved ones.

Did I say jobma for Tom?

last night I thought I'd be able to make lunch from the leftovers and NOPE, he ate it all.

Welcome to life with adolescent boys. Your grocery bill has just increased exponentially, and will remain at that level until he moves out. At which point it will take you appr. .9 year to scale back your food shopping and prep.

I said in Natter, but it bears repeating, Birthday Felicitations, erika--are there pictures of the new color?

Barb, I said elsewhere, and will restrain my comments here. Fidiots, that's all. And I'm sorry.

Also? Hi!

Skinny and wordy? He's Barack Obama!

President of the Galaxy, baby!